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ACE Filings remain steady in June

US Customs issued a press release this week as the ACE transition passed another hurdle with the addition of the FDA to the system.  Commissioner Kerlikowske stated, “CBP is very …



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Federal Register Publishes Final Results of Anti-dumping review on Thailand Shrimp

The US Commerce Department issued the final results of their review of shrimp imported into the Customs territory of the US from Thailand (ADD Case A549-822).  These rates impact anti-dumping …



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USITC Determines ADD will be assessed on Cold Rolled Steel Flat Products from China and Japan

The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) determined that US Industry has been injured by cold-rolled flat steel products imported from China and Japan at less than fair value. In …



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CBP addresses FDA Delays in a Series of CSMS Messages

US Customs issued several CSMS messages on Wednesday and Thursday addressing the delays in FDA messaging and processing.  These messages outlined the progress of the issue throughout the days.  The …



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Foreign Animal Disease (FAD) Zoning Recognition Consultation Report

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) conducted an external consultation with stakeholders regarding the Recognition of Foreign Animal Disease Control and Eradication …



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CBSA – Customs Notices and Departmental Memorandum Updates

The following are available on the Canada Border Services Agency website. Memorandum D9-1-11, Importation of Used or Second-hand Motor Vehicles Customs Notice 16-14, Amendments to the Departmental Consolidation of the …



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Opening of public comment period on CETA Cheese TRQs

The following is provided by Global Affairs Canada. On June 21, 2016, Global Affairs Canada opened a public online comment period to seek input on the administration of the new …



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Health Canada – Chemicals

The following have been updated on the Health Canada website. Rapid Screening Polymers The final screening assessment for Polymers identified from Phase Two of the Domestic Substances List Inventory Update …



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CFIA – New requirements for Lobesia botrana on July 4, 2016

The following is provided by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. This message is to inform you that the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is implementing new phytosanitary import requirements to …



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CFIA Meat and Fish Updates

The following have been updated on the Canadian Food Inspection Agency website Export of meat to China Chapter 11 of the Meat Hygiene Manual of Procedures (MHMP), China – Annex …



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Anti-Dumping Duties

The following have been updated on the Canada Border Services Agency website Gypsum Board -Initiation of Investigations – Statement of Reasons - 2016-06-23   Large diameter carbon and alloy steel line …



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NRCan – Moving Forward with Amendments to the Energy Efficiency Regulations

Natural Resources Canada have sent a reminder that the Amendment 14, 75-day comment period ends on July 14, 2016.  NRCan encourages stakeholders who have not already done so, to submit their …



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Anti-Dumping Duties

The following are available in their entirety on the Canadian International Trade Tribunal website. Pup Joints (LE-2016-001 Notice of Expiry Findings) The Canadian International Trade Tribunal (the Tribunal) hereby gives …



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Health Canada – Chemicals

Volatile Organic Compound Definition An Order adding compounds to the Exclusions List of the Volatile Organic Compound Definition on Schedule 1 of the Canadian Environment Protection Act, 1999 was published. …



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CFIA – Enforcement of the Enhanced Feed Ban Provisions in Fertilizers

To further protect animal health and accelerate the eradication of bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) from Canada’s domestic herd, the CFIA is reminding industry members that fertilizers and supplements containing prohibited …



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